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Overview |
Arkansas State University | Missouri Baptist University | ||
| Location | Jonesboro, AR | Saint Louis, MO | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 13,190 | 5,231 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #859 | #925 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | astate.edu | mobap.edu | ||
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Costs |
Arkansas State University | Missouri Baptist University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,888 | $31,784 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $12,744 | $31,784 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,100 | $12,040 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,011 | $25,590 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,225 | $18,372 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
Arkansas State University | Missouri Baptist University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,045 | 1,055 | ||
| Admitted | 4,202 | 748 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 69.5% | 70.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 31.5% | 42.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.66 | 3.4 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 19/25 | 20/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 980/1200 | 1060/1200 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
Arkansas State University | Missouri Baptist University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 19:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Arkansas State University | Missouri Baptist University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 38% | 28% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $36,000 | $38,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 51% | 57% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,500 | $21,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $201 | $224 |
Diversity |
Arkansas State University | Missouri Baptist University | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 39% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 61% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 74% | 69% | ||
| % Black | 14% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 6% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 12% |
Students |
Arkansas State University | Missouri Baptist University | ||
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| % In-State | 81% | 68% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 12% | 26% | ||
Campus |
Arkansas State University | Missouri Baptist University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Arkansas State University Main Campus is larger than than Missouri Baptist University based on total student enrollment (13,190 students vs. 5,231 students)
Arkansas State University vs. Missouri Baptist University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Arkansas State University or Missouri Baptist University?
- Missouri Baptist University is 361.4% more expensive to attend than Arkansas State University for in-state tuition ($31,784.00 vs. $6,888.00)
- Out of state tuition is 149.4% higher at Missouri Baptist University than Arkansas State University Main Campus ($31,784.00 vs. $12,744.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Arkansas State University Main Campus than Missouri Baptist University ($12,011 vs. $25,590)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Arkansas State University Main Campus are 19.2% lower than costs at Missouri Baptist University ($10,100 vs. $12,040)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Arkansas State University Main Campus than Missouri Baptist University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Missouri Baptist University students is 63.7% larger than aid received Arkansas State University Main Campus ($18,372 vs. $11,225)
Arkansas State University vs. Missouri Baptist University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Arkansas State University or Missouri Baptist University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Missouri Baptist University or Arkansas State University .
- The average SAT score at Arkansas State University Main Campus (1088) is 127 points higher than at Missouri Baptist University (961)
- Incoming Arkansas State University students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Missouri Baptist University (21)
- Accepted freshman Arkansas State University students have a 0.26 point higher average high school GPA (3.66) than students at Missouri Baptist University (3.4)
- Missouri Baptist University has a higher acceptance rate (70.9%) than Arkansas State University (69.5%)
Arkansas State University vs. Missouri Baptist University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Arkansas State University or Missouri Baptist University? Graduation rate, salary and amount of student loan debt are indicators of a college which offers better outcomes for its graduates. Compare the following outcomes facts between Missouri Baptist University and Arkansas State University.
- The graduation rate at Arkansas State University is higher than Missouri Baptist University (38% vs. 28%)
- Graduates from Missouri Baptist University earn on average $2,100 more per year than Arkansas State University graduates after ten years. ($38,100 vs. $36,000)
- Arkansas State University Main Campus students graduate with a $2,250 lower median federal student loan debt than Missouri Baptist University graduates. ($19,500 vs. $21,750)
- Arkansas State University graduates are paying $23 less per month on federal student loans than Missouri Baptist University graduates. ($201 vs. $224)
- More Missouri Baptist University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Arkansas State University students, three years after graduation. (57% vs. 51%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/